That makes a hell of a lot of sense crumbly - especially about Fred
Nor did he have to tackle a wide repertoire of songs that would sound ridiculous if they all sounded the same
I share your reservation of club nights, but for Townies like me, they were a welcome alternative and an opportunity to 'spread the message' that we wouldn't have had if we stuck to the 'Singing Circle pattern
Sam Larner described both - singing at the weekly get-together at the Fisherman's Return and the Fisherman's concerts, but he told MacColl and Parker "The real singing was done at home or at sea"
Traveller mkken McCarthy went further when he described three venues - in the street to busk and sell ballad sheets, in thee pub among a crown of locals and Travellers, but he said the most important was "Fireside singing" among the family and close friends
Three types of venue requiring three different styles
Thanks for that
Jim Carroll